
Dividing the time between college and work left Tiara with no chance to think about romance. His vision of life has now completely changed, perhaps romance being the tenth of his ten priorities. Especially after getting a message from the sister if they need a fee to meet their school needs.
One week of time Tiara had to collect that money. If he was overtime in the restaurant it seemed like the need for such a large amount of money would not be achieved within a week, the money his two younger siblings needed was quite large this time for them. The savings Tiara had already paid for her tuition fees. Tiara brainwashed how she could meet the needs of her two younger siblings.
This morning Tiara walked straight to her class. He's got Professor Kemal's class today. Today is the day of the division of places and various things needed for an internship in the company. For the next three months Tiara would do so.
The class finished an hour ahead of schedule. There was still two hours for Tiara before work. He stared at the white amplof that was in his grasp. A large corporate logo that is not only famous domestically but also abroad is clearly emblazoned in the right corner of the amplof. One of the companies under the auspices of El-Malik Group is where Tiara interns. A pride for students who are trusted to intern at the company. In addition, because it will get recommendations that will make it easier for students to get jobs, El-Malik Group also often recruits apprentices to become permanent employees if it is feasible and in accordance with the criteria of employees they need.
Tiara sat down, she should be happy now but the matter of her younger siblings re-fulfilling her mind so as to make her less focused.
"Speak, maybe I can help be a way out of the problem that is happening to you" Tiara's familiar voice made her turn to the source of the voice. Currently Tiara is sitting alone in a park still in the campus area.
''Prof.." said Tiara hanging when she found out that the man was already sitting beside her casually. Tiara circulated her gaze, there were some students who were staring at her due to the presence of Professor Kemal by her side.
"Why? just ignore the stares of those people, lest you look frustrated like that" Kemal seemed to be guessing Tiara's worries, though, his confused facial expression mixed with worry made Kemal know what was on his mind.
"I just feel uncomfortable, sorry sassy the professor should not be here now or I will go, excuse me" Tiara moved from her seat, he intended to leave professor Kemal ketena unable to bear to see the gazes of the people towards him. After previously his friends called him a corrupt boy and away from him, now he does not want if his existence with professor Kemal in the park becomes a new rumor that will further demean him. Tiara knew very well that one of the young and beautiful lecturers on campus had claimed to all students that professor Kemal was her future husband.
"Wait.." Tiara's steps came to a halt, she was startled as Kemal held onto his arm. Reflek Tiara brushed it off.
"Sorry, I just wanted to talk to you about something very private. Please tell me when you have free time?" Kemal immediately distanced his hand from Tiara's arm. He spoke carefully, not wanting to go back to making Tiara uncomfortable.
"What business is it, Prof? if it's about the lecture I think the professor can deliver it right now" Tiara spoke a little curiously, she was really uncomfortable with Kemal's whereabouts. Tiara even spoke without looking at the young lecturer. Unlike Kemal who could not escape his eyes from Tiara.
"It's not about lectures, there's personal business that I have to convey before it's too late" Kemal spoke casually, he did not care about the gazes of some of the students towards them even some seemed to have been whispering negative speculations about what they were seeing at the moment.
Tiara scrunched her forehead, not understanding the intention of Kemal's talk. All this time he felt not too close to the young lecturer. They even met as lecturers and students this semester.
"Sorry Prof, I have to work. Assalamu'alaikum" did not want to continue, Tiara passed by just like that after greeting came out of his mouth. He ignored what Kemal said.
Kemal just looked at Tiara's back which was getting away with a pushy look.
"You're still hard to reach" he murmured softly.
*
Tiara finished her last assignment at the restaurant. A pile of dirty dishes had now turned back in shape due to the touch of his hand. He prepared to perform the maghrib prayer because then he had to go to the El-Malik residence to prepare Qiana's dinner and accompany her to eat.
"No, I'm healthy" Tiara replied quickly, she didn't want to worry her best friend. Tiara also did not want to share her difficulties with anyone. As long as he could, he tried to finish it by himself.
"If anyone wants to talk, say it. Who knows I can help" Riri again gave his attention to Tiara, now they are resting on the terrace of the mosque before following the congregational prayer maghrib.
"God willing, thank you. If I needed your help I would say" Tiara said with a smile on her face, hiding her turmoil so as not to be seen by others.
Without them realizing their current interaction can not be separated from the observation of a pair of eyes that since a few minutes ago just arrived on the restaurant page. He chose to wait for someone in the car after Tiara's whereabouts were caught by the blind eye.
Ting.A notification of the incoming message managed to avert his gaze. He reached into the cell phone that was in his pants pocket.
Arga was forced to stop his monitoring, he got out of the car because the boss asked him to go inside immediately.
After finishing the Maghrib prayer and changing into Tiara clothes, he paid a farewell to Riri and the rest of his friends. He had to head straight for the El-Malik residence before the princess contacted him for being late.
Tiara slightly ran towards the main gate of the restaurant, before she had already ordered an ojeg online to go to the El-Malik residence. At the same time Arga came out of the restaurant, he saw a small Tiara running towards the restaurant gate. Not willing to waste any chance Arga immediately entered his car, drove in a hurry not to lose the opportunity to take Tiara with him. A beautiful coincidence according to him, Arzan told him to pick up the files left at home. Arga knew at this time Tiara would definitely head to that house to do her duty of serving Qiana as an additional job for her.
The atmosphere in the car seemed quiet. After persuading Tiara with a bit of drama, Arga finally managed to get Tiara to come with him. At first Tiara refused outright when Arga asked her, in addition to feeling bad because Arga is the personal assistant of the owner of the restaurant where Tiara worked, arguing that he was waiting for his online ojeg order. But Arga managed to convince him if Qiana was crying waiting for Tiara who had not come. That made Tiara finally decide to go with Arga.
"Enum...."Arga cleared his throat to neutralize the current state of his erratic heart. For the first time both in one car with the girl who had been the idol of his heart. To be honest since the first time I met Tiara, Arga had already put his heart on her. After knowing all about Tiara and her life story makes Arga even more compassionate but secretly admires her, even after these few weeks Tiara worked at the residence of El-Malik secretly Arga always monitored it from the house's CCTV which was directly connected to his mobile phone. Arga is increasingly in love with Tiara's personality, besides being beautiful Tiara also has an extraordinary motherly attitude. It was only fitting that Qiana was so easily familiar with the girl.
"I know we haven't seen each other for a long time" Arga's voice finally broke the silence inside the car.
"But I already know enough who you are and how you are" Arga again hung up his conversation. Taking a glance to his left side, he saw the still silent reaction of Tiara. Arga did not know if Tiara was currently conditioning her heartbeat that began to irregular.
"I've never dated, my time is too precious for that. But when I'm attracted to someone, I don't want to hold on to it" Tiara still reluctantly spoke, she digested every single word Arga said. Trying to guess where the young man's talking was going.
"I just want to tell you, if I want to know you any further. At least we can be friends at the moment, I hope you are willing to open your heart. I know you've been disappointed by a man who's been your lover for years, leaving you for nothing because of something that really has nothing to do with you. But I hope your disappointment is not sustainable, out there there are still many sincere people. You are the one who refuses to open your eyes and heart. Not just out of disappointment by one person but not trust in everyone" Arga said without pause, she actually revealed what was in her heart.
Tiara grew older, knowing that the man next to her knew about her love story made Tiara recall the story. The short-lived togetherness between him and Adrian makes them have memories that are not small. But everything has ended without certainty because Adrian away from him suddenly without any explanation after the case that befell his father spread. Tiara was quite self-conscious, she was unwilling to force a will. Adrian's behavior was seen as a decision to end their relationship.
"Lestari pearls, let me love you!" arga's voice made Tiara turn her head, she did not realize that the car had stopped in the courtyard of the El-Malik residence. The gazes they met, Tiara who was shocked to hear Arga's confession made her unable to control herself. For a long time they were fighting each other.
"Sister.... Beautiful sister..." Qiana's call resuscitated Tiara, she immediately turned her eyes, removed the seatbell and immediately got out of the car after successfully returning her consciousness.
"Thank you for the ride, Assalamu'alaikum"